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Harper Government invests in safety at Lethbridge County Airporthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2013-h002e-7030.htm
LETHBRIDGE, AB — Jim Hillyer, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced $445,255 in funding for Lethbridge County Airport to make important safety improvements.Thu, 17 Jan 2012 12:15:00 ESTCanadians to benefit from expanded air transport agreement with Saudi Arabiahttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h147e-7022.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that the existing bilateral air transport agreement between Canada and Saudi Arabia has been expanded. The amendments, which were recently negotiated during the ICAO Air Services Negotiation Conference in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will give additional flexibility for airlines of both countries to determine routings and pricing, and allow them to respond to market developments more rapidly.Fri, 28 Dec 2012 9:30:00 ESTTransport Canada clears Santa for take offhttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h142e-7015.htm
OTTAWA — Transport Canada is pleased that Santa and his sleigh have successfully passed the pre-flight inspection process and been cleared for take-off. As of today all of Santa's paperwork has been approved, his cargo has been checked, loaded and balanced, and his flight plan has been filed. Santa Claus and his reindeer are expected to leave the North Pole on time and with all toys on board.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:30:00 ESTHarper government enacts all-inclusive airfare advertising lawshttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h139e-7006.htm
TORONTO — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that all-inclusive airfare advertising is now mandated under amendments to the Air Transportation Regulations. This will ensure consumers can clearly see the total price of an airline ticket, with no hidden fees. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:50:00 ESTGovernment of Canada invests in safety at Red Lake Airporthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h138e-7000.htm
OTTAWA — Greg Rickford, Member of Parliament for Kenora, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding for the Red Lake Airport to make an important safety improvement.Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:30:00 ESTMinister Lebel discussed transportation, trade and the budget with the GTA Chinese-Canadian communityhttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h137e-7003.htm
TORONTO — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, met today with members of the Canadian-Chinese community in Toronto to discuss opportunities for further Canada-China transportation and trade relations and to consult ahead of the next federal budget. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:15:00 ESTGovernment of Canada invests in safety at Sault Ste. Marie Airporthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h124e-6968.htm
OTTAWA — Bryan Hayes, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding for the Sault Ste. Marie Airport to make an important safety improvement.Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:00:00 ESTGovernment of Canada invests in safety at Kenora Airporthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h120e-6951.htm
OTTAWA — Greg Rickford, Member of Parliament for Kenora, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding for an important safety improvement at the Kenora Airport.Wed, 17 Nov 2012 13:05:00 ESTMinister Lebel to strengthen trade and transportation ties with Chinahttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h118e-6935.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will visit China from November 11-13, 2012.Fri, 9 Nov 2012 11:00:00 ESTSmarter and faster air security screening for Canadian NEXUS members in the United Stateshttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h101e-6879.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), joined by John S. Pistole, Transportation Security Administration's Administrator, today announced the extension of the US TSA Pre✓™ (pre-check) lanes to Canadian NEXUS members, making air travel smarter and faster within the United States.Thu, 4 Oct 2012 12:00:00 ESTGovernment of Canada designates Air Transat to serve El Salvadorhttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h099e-6877.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the designation of Air Transat to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and El Salvador, providing more flight options for travellers.Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:25:00 ESTMinister Lebel issues a statement on the report into the Aéropro accidenthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/statement-2012-hs003e-6826.htm
OTTAWA — Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its report into the June 2010 Aéropro accident in Quebec City and the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, made the following statement:Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:15:00 ESTHarper government announces more choices for flights to Colombiahttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h088e-6823.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the designation of Air Transat to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and Colombia, providing travelers with direct flight choices between the two countries.Tue, 08 Aug 2012 10:30:00 ESTHarper government announces more choices for air travel to the Caribbean and Central Americahttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h087e-6822.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the designations of Air Transat and WestJet to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and several destinations in the Caribbean and Central America, providing more choice and convenience to travellers.Tue, 08 Aug 2012 10:30:00 ESTMinister Fast concludes "westward march" Asia-Pacific Gateway consultationshttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h080e-6803.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today successfully concluded two weeks of consultations held throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia on Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway and the Government of Canada's active and ongoing engagement in the Asia-Pacific region.Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:50:00 ESTHarper government takes action to enhance air safetyhttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h076e-6777.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced new regulations to improve aviation safety in Canada. The new regulations require private turbine-powered and commercial airplanes with six or more passenger seats to be equipped with an alert system known as the “terrain awareness and warning system” (TAWS). Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:00:00 ESTMinister Lebel issues a statement on the final report of the Facilitator of the Rail Freight Service Reviewhttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-s002e-6764.htm
OTTAWA – The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the regions of Quebec, made the following statement upon the release of the final report of the Facilitator of the Rail Freight Service Review.Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:00:00 ESTHarper government welcomes Sichuan Airlines’ inaugural passenger flight to Vancouver International Airporthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/release-2012-H070e-6762.htm
VANCOUVER –The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, along with the Honourable Blair Lekstrom, British Columbia’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Larry Berg, President and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority, Liu Fei, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver, and Lan Xinguo, Chairman of Sichuan Airlines, today celebrated Sichuan Airlines’ inaugural passenger flight from Chengdu, China to Vancouver International Airport. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:00:00 ESTHarper government invests in safety at Waterloo International Airporthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h068e-6753.htm
WATERLOO, ONTARIO — Harold Albrecht, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding that will allow the Region of Waterloo International Airport to make an important safety improvement. Stephen Woodworth, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, was also pleased to attend the announcement.Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:00:00 ESTHarper government invests in safety at Manitoba airportshttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h063e-6757.htm
WINNIPEG — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding that will allow the St. Andrews Airport, The Pas Airport and the Thompson Airport to make important safety improvements.Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:30:00 ESTHarper government invests in safety at Ontario airportshttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h056e-6734.htm
OTTAWA — Bryan Hayes, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding that will allow the Sault Ste. Marie Airport and the R. Elmer Ruddick Nakina Airport to make important safety improvements. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:30:00 ESTHarper government invests in safety at Val-d'Or Airporthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h067e-6759.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced funding that will allow the Val-d'Or Airport to make important safety improvements. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:30:00 ESTHarper government invests in safety at Nunavut airportshttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h056e-6734.htm
OTTAWA —The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of Mr. Marcel Beaubien of Petrolia, Ontario, as Chairperson of the board of directors of the Blue Water Bridge Authority for a three-year term.Thu, 17 Jun 2012 12:30:00 ESTHarper government invests in safety at Rouyn-Noranda Airporthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h066e-6755.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced funding that will allow the Rouyn-Noranda Airport to make important safety improvements.Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:30:00 ESTHarper government invests in safety at Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airporthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h061e-6758.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced funding that will allow the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport to make important safety improvements.Sun, 17 Jun 2012 11:00:00 ESTHarper government invests in safety at Sydney Airporthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h062e-6754.htm
SYDNEY, N.S. — Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding that will allow the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport to make important safety improvements.Sun, 17 Jun 2012 11:00:00 ESTHarper government invests in safety at Rouyn-Noranda Airporthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h066e-6755.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced funding that will allow the Rouyn-Noranda Airport to make important safety improvements.Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:30:00 ESTHarper government invests in safety at Nunavut airportshttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h064e-6756.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health and Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding that will allow the Baker Lake and Chesterfield Inlet Airports to make important safety improvements.Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:30:00 ESTHarper government invests in safety at Ontario airportshttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h065e-6760.htm
OTTAWA — Bryan Hayes, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding that will allow the Sault Ste. Marie Airport and the R. Elmer Ruddick Nakina Airport to make important safety improvements.Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:30:00 ESTHarper government invests in safety at Val-d'Or Airporthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h067e-6759.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced funding that will allow the Val-d'Or Airport to make important safety improvements.Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:30:00 ESTHarper government invests in safety at Sydney Airporthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h062e-6754.htm
SYDNEY, N.S. — Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding that will allow the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport to make important safety improvements.Sun, 17 Jun 2012 11:00:00 ESTHarper government works with aviation industry to increase fuel efficiencyhttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h055e-6731.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment, today announced the release of Canada’s Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aviation. The announcement was made at the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum as part of Environment Week.Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:00:00 ESTHarper Government and Vancouver Airport Authority Announce New Passenger Air Service to Vancouver International Airporthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h050e-6709.htm
VANCOUVER – The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced that China’s Sichuan Airlines will begin a new passenger service between China and Vancouver, beginning in June.Fri, 18 May 2012 12:30:00 ESTAppointment to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authorityhttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h043e-6698.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of Mr. Allan Rowe of Bedford, Nova Scotia, to the board of directors of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) for a three-year term, effective May 3, 2012.Wed, 9 May 2012 11:00:00 ESTCanada and Japan begin discussions on a technical agreement on aviation maintenancehttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h038e-6690.htm
LEIPZIG, GERMANY — Canada and Japan are working to reach a technical agreement on aviation maintenance. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today met with Osamu Yoshida, Japan's Senior Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to discuss the issue at the International Transport Forum's 2012 summit in Leipzig.Wed, 2 May 2012 13:05:00 EST
MP Tweed addresses transportation and innovation at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in North America annual conference
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OTTAWA — Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris and Chair of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today addressed the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in North America (CILTNA) Annual Transportation Situation and OutlookConference. MP Tweed spoke on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EST
Canada concludes new air transport agreements in the Americas
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The news release "Canada concludes new air transport agreements in the Americas" was created by the Prime Minister's Office.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:40:00 EST
Appointments to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada
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OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointments of Dr. Robert Perlman of Montréal, and Ms. Sarah Kirby of Bedford, Nova Scotia, to the board of directors of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC). Dr. Perlman's appointment is for a five year term, while that of Ms. Kirby is for a four year term. Both appointments are effective April 5, 2012.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:00:00 EST
Minister instructs Transport Canada to implement the Auditor General's recommendations on civil aviation oversight
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OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today instructed Transport Canada to implement the recommendations outlined in the Auditor General of Canada's spring 2012 report. The report examined how the department oversees civil aviation.Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:50:00 EST
2012 Aviation Safety Award winner announced
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VANCOUVER — Today Transport Canada proudly celebrated air transportation safety in Canada by announcing the winner of the 2012 Aviation Safety Award. This year, the award was presented to the Canadian Helicopter Corporation (CHC) Safety & Quality Summit.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:30:00 ESTThe Government of Canada invests in Port Hardy Airporthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/release-2012-h024e-6667.htm
PORT HARDY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, today announced a runway pavement resurfacing project for the Port Hardy Airport.Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:00:00 PSTAppointments to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canadahttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h021e-6659.htm
OTTAWA — The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced appointments to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC).Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:00:00 ESTThe Government of Canada marks National Aviation Day and announces new student internship in civil aviationhttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h013e.htm
OTTAWA — The Government of Canada today proudly celebrates Canada's fourth National Aviation Day and the aviation industry's future leaders by launching a new internship program for senior high school students interested in civil aviation.Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:00:00 ESTHarper government opens security lines for speedy air travel from Canada to the United Stateshttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-h010e-6638.htm
OTTAWA — Starting tomorrow, NEXUS members flying to the United States will be able to use NEXUS cards in designated security lines for pre-board screening at airports for faster service.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:40:00 ESTExpansion of the Canada-China Air Transport Agreementhttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2012-e-6635.htm
The news release "Expansion of the Canada-China Air Transport Agreement" was created by the Prime Minister's Office.Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:00:00 ESTAll systems go: Santa passes tests with flying colourshttp://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2011-144e-6603.htm
OTTAWA — Transport Canada is pleased to announce that Santa has passed all his required pre-flight tests and is ready to make his deliveries again this year.Thu, 23 Dec 2011 10:20:00 EST